What causes fat around and above the waist (and how to get rid of it)

Excess fat accumulated around the waist is irritating. But not only that; it is dangerous to health. This excess is usually concentrated in your torso and can even involve your intestines and liver.

we, from awesome.clubwe did our research to find out what causes this stubborn belly fat and the best ways to fight it.

When we are anxious, the body releases cortisol, known as the stress hormone. Cortisol stimulates the accumulation of fat in the stomach region, and while it can provide a momentary (and sometimes necessary) boost in energy, it can also lead to weight gain. Stress hormones also increase appetite and the body begins to resist weight loss.

Extra fat around the waist can be associated with many health problems. Fat cells produce hormones to tell the body how much fat is stored. One of these hormones, known as leptin, can affect the reproductive system and reduce fertility. Fat around the waist can also be a sign of a metabolic disorder or high blood pressure.

When we are sleep deprived, we tend to eat more sugar and be less motivated to exercise. Lack of sleep increases our stress level and our craving for unhealthy foods.

If you’re consuming more calories than you burn, it’s quite expected that you’ll put on some weight. An inactive lifestyle will make it difficult to lose extra fat, especially around the waist.

Fat around the abdomen can appear not only around the torso, but also around the fingers, wrists, and legs. If there is excess skin and fat bulging above or below the ring, it is a sign that it is too small. Just like when the leggings are too tight.

1. Add some essential fatty acids to your daily diet to improve metabolism. Nuts, cold water fish (such as salmon), olive oil and vegetables are all great sources of fatty acids.

2. Exercises! There’s no one exercise specifically designed for burning fat, but a combination of cardio with strength training will help you flatten your belly.

3. Control your posture. The longer it gets, the smaller the amount of visible fat. To maintain good posture, you need to engage your abdomen muscles, which also helps to burn excess fat around your waist. In other words, we are referring, again, to exercises.

4. Buy clothes and accessories that aren’t too tight. Jeans with a higher waist will help to visually smooth out your belly.

Do you have “muffin top”? Do you know the problems it can cause from a health point of view? Do you know how to fight the problem? Tell us!